8.8

350 reviews

Flying Fox Backpackers

Flying Fox Backpackers

190 Bathurst Road, Katoomba, 2780, Australia

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Free parking

Free wifi

Sun deck

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

Flying Fox Backpackers

Flying Fox Backpackers sits in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia, about 0.7mi from the city center. The street address is 190 Bathurst Road, offering a convenient base for Blue Mountains adventures.

Amenities include free parking and free WiFi, plus a sun deck, terrace, non-smoking rooms, a picnic area, and a garden for relaxed breaks between explorations.

With 350 reviews, this backpacker option provides a simple, friendly stop in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia.

Nestled in Katoomba, New South Wales, this backpacker makes a handy base for Blue Mountains adventures. The address, 190 Bathurst Road, places it about 0.7mi from the town center, easy for strolls into town or quick rides to local trails. Start the day on a sun deck or terrace, and unwind later in the garden or picnic area after exploring the woods and cliffs.

Free parking and free WiFi keep the stay simple and budget-friendly. Non-smoking rooms, plus the outdoor spaces, offer relaxed spots to recharge between hikes.

One Budget room with a double bed accommodates up to 2 adults and 1 child, providing a straightforward, comfortable option. Accepted payment methods include cash, Mastercard, and Visa.

Closest airports

Bathurst Airport

43.3mi

Sydney International Airport

52.5mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Free wifi

Sun deck

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

Rooms

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1 Double Bed

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Guest reviews

8.8

350 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Staff

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Featured reviews:

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Lea

10

December 2023

The ambiente was amazing, the people very nice, family dinners once or twice a week. Felt more like a home and less than a hostel. The guy owning it is super nice and can give a lot of tips where to go in the blue mountains

It was a bit of a pain in the ass paying before we left because there was some problems with technology and some people before me, so if possible pay via booking and not pay on arrival.

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Philippa

8.2

April 2025

Amazing location, Ross was very friendly and often made food to share, the vibe of the other people staying was safe and friendly. I loved the “no screens please” rule in the lounge in the evenings, people were really social together. I would absolutely stay here again. Great value for money especially with the free breakfast! And there is even a cat, Guano, sharing the house and willing to accept pats 🐾

I didn’t sleep well on the bed, it wasn’t super comfortable. The lamp in my dormitory kept shorting and flashing. There are only two bathrooms plus outside toilet. Definitely don’t expect creature comforts, it’s a basic hostel, lots of appliances feel like they’re about to fall apart!

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Lily

9.1

April 2025

Ross was such a warm, easygoing host and the vibrant community at the hostel made it hard not to stay longer. It was a comfortable stay and chill vibes, lots of guitars and two sweet cats, engaging hallway conversations and quietness when needed. Very convenient location too and great value for money.

Checkin process wasn’t super clear but I arrived in the dark and had given them poor comms on my end and everyone was super helpful directing me to the right place.

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Sharaabi

9.1

March 2024

Best hostel experience I've had so far! The staff are so kind and the place has a very warm and homely feel to it. Great lounge and backyard and people actually socializing. Kitchen has everything including oil, milk and a lot of seasoning! Breakfast is pretty basic but the bread was good. The town is really charming as well. Highly recommended! Would stay again.

The bed was a bit small, especially the height between the top bunk. Mattress is ok. Only 2 bathrooms, however I stayed for 3 nights and it was almost never an issue. There's an extra toilet outside. Sometimes they won't turn off the lounge music at night, but just ask someone and they'll do it

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Ludmilla

10

July 2025

I couldn’t recommend more this beautiful and cozy hostel. Firstly because is cozy and has a really unique style, even in the winter the main lounge was warm and the bedrooms were provided with a eletric blanket. Ross was so nice, he prepared an amazing pasta so everyone could enjoy together and have a chat. Staff were super friendly and amazing vibes there. We weren’t expecting anything like that and was such a good surprise!

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Egle

10

July 2025

Friendly people in the house, friendly host who made me and my 10 year old son feel welcome. Host made a complementary dinner for everyone and provided free coffee/ tea and breakfast. We had clean towels and warm room. We stayed in a more expensive hotel the night before but Flying fox was more fun. My son loved the backyard with a swinging chair and the eccentric art decorations.

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Vavřinec

10

February 2025

One of the best hostels I've ever stayed, such a cozy social place, guitars available, plenty of nice hang out areas outside. Ross is amazing, a lot of knowledge about the area, he even made some nice pasta for everyone in the evening. Very social, so easy to meet other travellers. Private room was very cosy.

Be prepared you can start liking this place a lot and will keep extending your stay.

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Ash

10

July 2025

Everything was kosher all the way . Great host ,friendly guests, and an awesome free breakfast every morning to awake upon. A user Friendly and most comfortable common room featuring musical instruments where guests mingle for chatting daily . Highest recommendation 👌 👏 👍

Nothing at all to dislike

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Fay

10

July 2025

This hostel was my favourite so far in Australia! It had such a cozy, friendly, welcoming atmosphere and although the booking said breakfast included the owner actually ended up making us a free dinner as well! The use of phones is discouraged in the lounge area which meant it was so easy to have nice chats with fellow travellers. Absolutely loved it!

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Suad

8.2

June 2025

Very nice large house with real wood burning fire surrounded by comfy sofas and music eith no screen rule. Clean. Beautiful house.

Shame that its cold in winter but host could not have done more to be accommodating with under bedsheet electric blankets and offer of double blankets which are warm. It got really toasty after like an hour.

Points of Interest Around Flying Fox Backpackers

Attractions

Katoomba

0.4mi

Katoomba Falls

1.3mi

Three Sisters

1.3mi

Leura

1.3mi

Scenic World

1.4mi

Echo Point Lookout

1.6mi

Wentworth Falls

3.8mi

Govetts Leap

5.1mi

Blue Mountains Botanic Garden (Mt. Tomah Botanic Garden)

13.4mi

Jenolan Caves

18.3mi

Blue Mountains National Park

18.6mi

Mayfield Garden

30.7mi

Amenities of Flying Fox Backpackers

Free parking

Free wifi

Sun deck

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

Stay rules - Flying Fox Backpackers

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property